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Torreagüera Vivienda Atresada by Xpiral
Spanish architect Javier Peña of Xpiral has completed two houses in Murcia, Spain, with the lower volume built from stacked ceramic wine racks.
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Called Torreagüera Vivienda Atresada, the project comprises two residences, with one cantilevered above the other.
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Some of the holes in the wine racks that make up the lower level are plugged with coloured ceramic tiles.
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Photographs are by David Frutos.
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Here's some more information, written by María José Marcos:
Torreagüera Vivienda Atresada (2004-2009)
The two houses are built in height, using the full width of the parcel.
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The architect named this concept as “vivienda atresada”, exploring the concept of geminated houses in height.
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The house that develops from the facade of the main street is named as house of the ´land´, while the house “sky” is facing the mountain.
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The innovative facade is made wine rack made of ceramics with circular tiles that close the holes of the wine racks, controling the visual and climate permeability of the house.
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These ceramic pieces are an innovative design of Xpiral Office.
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Architect: Javier Peña. XPIRAL
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Program: two private houses
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Collaborators: Jesús Galera.
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Year: 2009
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Client: Private.
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Location: Torreagüera, MURCIA, SPAIN
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